OCEAN CITY – While it is uncertain if claims of civil rights violations after incidents on the Boardwalk were the catalyst, resort officials this week got a first look at a job description for the proposed new diversity equity and inclusion position.In November, the council voted unanimously to start the process of hiring a diversity… Read more »
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PETA Advertising Lawsuit Moves Ahead
BERLIN– The latest round in a federal lawsuit challenging the Lower Shore’s public transportation system’s decision not to accept advertising from an animal rights group went to the plaintiffs this week as a judge denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the case.Last August, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) filed suit in… Read more »
City Manager Praised During Final Council Meeting
OCEAN CITY — Near the end of his last official council meeting in the city’s manager’s chair, outgoing City Manager Doug Miller on Tuesday was praised for his accomplishments in the position over the last six years.In late December, Miller announced his resignation after managing the resort for the last six years. Miller made his… Read more »
Worcester Girls Snuff Dragons, 45-27
BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team beat Salisbury School, 45-27, last week to improve to 8-3 on the season.The Mallards led just 16-15 at the half, but pulled away in the final two quarters for the 45-27 win. Lily Baeurle led with 16 points, while Morgan White chipped in 11.
Broadway Style Shows, Tribute Bands To PAC
OCEAN CITY — Proposed new winter special events for next year, including Broadway Down the Ocean shows at the Performing Arts Center, got the green light from resort officials this week.During Tuesday’s meeting, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo presented to the Mayor and Council a wide range of existing and new special events… Read more »
Fireworks To Return To Northside Park This Summer
OCEAN CITY – Despite some potential local pushback, resort officials this week voted to bring weekly fireworks shows back to Northside Park.Last summer, elaborate synchronized drone shows replaced fireworks shows at Northside Park during the weekly Sundaes in the Park event. Based on a recommendation from the Ocean City Tourism Commission last week, Tourism and… Read more »
McGean Formally Announced As Resort’s New City Manager
OCEAN CITY – With little ceremony or fanfare, long-time City Engineer Terry McGean was formally announced as city manager on Tuesday and will replace sitting City Manager Doug Miller, who announced his resignation late last month.For the last week or so, it has been reported McGean would be tapped as the new city manager, and… Read more »
OC Council Votes To Move Sunfest To Oct. 20-23
OCEAN CITY – Sunfest this year will be moved back to the third week in October to accommodate other special events stacked up in September, resort officials decided this week.During a Tourism Commission meeting last week, members discussed the fall special events calendar with multiple significant events stacked up in mid- to late-September. Out of… Read more »
Fatal Shed Fire Caused By Heating Appliance
WEST OCEAN CITY — The cause of a fatal fire in West Ocean City late Monday night has been determined to be accidental and caused by a heating appliance placed too close to combustibles.Around 10:50 p.m. on Monday, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling in the area of Elm Street in West Ocean City observed… Read more »
Ocean City Dismissed From Flying Umbrella Lawsuit
OCEAN CITY- Ocean City late last week was dismissed as a defendant in a civil suit filed last June in federal court by a plaintiff impaled in the chest by a flying umbrella on the beach in July 2018.In July 2018, Pennsylvania resident Jill Mendygral was impaled in the chest by a rented beach umbrella… Read more »